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You wrapped the Teflon on the wrong way, its meant to be wrapped the same direction as thread, your method would unwinds the Teflon as you screw it in.
On amazon now, i see 2 marketplace sellers with a $269 price tag. If this model was release 6 years ago, I'm wondering what kinda shape they'd be in today, hmm Have you run across any recent models you would put on par with the 700? Thanks
Not to sound like a know it all but the other guy that wrote a review was right not only about wrapping the Teflon the wrong way but you should have wrapped it at least twice around the treads on the air filter. And before Makita ships every compressor they put a small amount of oil in them to test them before shipment. The reason I know all this is because I just bought the Mac 5200 hot dog big bore model and I love it. And the first thing I did was also bought the Metabo HPT 10 gallon reserve tank because when you pair the two up you have a top of the line set up. Believe me, I own my own privacy fence and deck co. And I can run two paslode framing air nailer's and can work as fast as possible and I never run out of air! I hope this info helps anyone that is trying to decide on what to get for a ultimate set up. Thanks: Scott Harrington, Columbus, Ohio.
I have a mac 5200 for construction but it is too big to be moving around constantly into clients houses to do trimwork so I bought the 700. Love it! It is so quiet compared to the 5200. Not light but a lot lighter than the 5200. Mine goes to 140 and stays there though and I didn't have any leaked oil in the box. Don't think you need teflon on the muffler since it is used to prevent leaks. Muffler is made to leak hehe. If it gets too hot then it might melt the tape and cause a problem perhaps. I put synthetic in for colder temps for my area and no problems. Also don't have to worry about tripping breakers like with my 5200. The 5200 is also very fussy about needing lots of current to draw and will refuse to start up when the cabling is too long or thin. 5200 though will run two framing nailers all day and not blink and eye. Build quality is very satisfying and many of you who watch these kind of videos and love good tools will know that owning a well made tool can make you feel good. This is that kind of tool.
Hi General Expert, to remove heavy item in a box, never try to lift it. Open all 4 lids 90 degrees, turn the box upside down, shake while lifting up just the box. This way you are only lifting the weight of the box, not the item. Just want to keep everybody safe and not break their backs.
JIMMY! How funny I randomly run across your video since I am currently looking at buying my first air compressor... hah! How cool... hope you and Farris and the little one are doing well.
Haha cool. We are doing good thanks for asking. I love my Makita air compressor but it is very small. When running an air tool I run out of air quickly.I would recommend seriously considering harbor freights offerings.they have lots of options different sizes and they're not that expensive. Have a good one.
@@1RoadGarage Thank you very much, I will check out what Harbor Freight also has to offer as I would enjoy using a variety of small air tools and I'm into automotive. Don't want to break the bank for my first air compressor, but would like something that will last me a little while. Thanks again
I would add one thing. The oil provided is more then enough and have left over to hit the red dot. I think you used it all due to the puddle in the box that leaked out of the compressor. Must have been on its side at some point.
How often do y’all change the oil? Also,what oil do you use and do you need to change it not long after the break in period? I read some guy changed his right after the 20 minute break in period to, in his words “remove the metal shavings from break in”.
Thanks for your review. First of all, the intent for a compressor is to be only under pressure when in use. Once there is no more use, it needs to be bled to empty. Since it builds up operating pressure in one minute flat, there is no practical need for keeping the pressure up while it just sits there for two days. It fatigues the fittings and the mechanism at large. Also, if you open the air intake valve (that little butterfly screw), you will find that there is nothing in it. The fitting has no need for Teflon on the threads, lol.... sorry guys, I am the absolutely curious chick, I can't help it! I love tech! OK, enough of that! I am totally new to using air compressors, though, that's why I am here... to learn and avoid making bad mistakes! What is the real interesting thing to figure out, in my opinion, is how to set the pressure on the tool side of the machine. You see there are three rings one can turn, and one gauge. Each tool needs its specified pressure going out to the tool. So what to do with those three rings? What is the red ring for? All of you guys on here go right over this point. That is regrettable, because it is also not in the official Makita user manual! What's up with that??? Can somebody fill this informational gap, please? Thanks to all who can help!
There is just one knob, the black one on the regulator. Don't know what else you are seeing, but that controls pressure going to the tool If there is more pressure than you need, it will bleed down when you turn the black knob counterclockwise. When you turn it clockwise to the red stop, it goes to max pressure. Easy peasy. Again, that knob is a weak link. Do not bang it, else you need to replace the whole regulator assembly or be more careful without the safety of the red stop on the knob.
debating between mac700 and california air tool 5510se. I'm not sure about CAT products. People say their customer service is horrible. Any idea? i'm looking for compressor for light auto detailing.
UndertheGarage Detail I ordered this unit last night for the same purpose as well! Will be getting it next week. I want it mostly to blow out residue from polishing pads.
The cooling of the air in the tank probably caused the pressure to go down after it sat for a while. The air out of the compressor is pretty warm which is reason for the cooling fins from the compressor to the tank.
No, hose doesn't matter. If you're using larger tools, or mechanical tools, then the fatter hose will give better air flow, but for smaller tools the thin hose is perfect. I use 3/8 fittings for all my framing tools, but just 1/4 inch for my lighter tools like brad nailers etc.
I've had one for a few years. Very nice piece of equipment. The one thing to watch is that the knob on the regulator is not very strong. I broke mine, and it's not replaceable. You have to replace the entire regulator for about $70. I bought a cheap "lookalike" regulator that may or may not work, but I still use the old one and operate the shaft with a screwdriver, being careful not to go too far, since the red stop depends on the knob. The amount of leakage you are seeing is negligible. Some air is going to get past the pump and some perhaps out of the gauges and the regulator and the air out fitting. The little compressor is deceptively heavy, and if you want to walk around with one in your hand, you might be better off buying a cheap throwaway pancake job, or be stronger than I am..
I just bought this compressor and it has to get down to 90 PSI to kick back on!!!!! My brad nailer couldn't even sink 18 gauge nails at that psi. Idk what to do. Who makes a compressor that goes down to 90 psi before kicking on, it's ridiculous.
oHerroPrease ....you need to adjust your controller, a simple adjustment, I usually set mine to come on about 120 to then off at 130 psi, I'm sure there is a video showing how, its not ridiculous, you just don't know what your doing
It has a set screw for kicking on but no set screw for off. I think its just set at 30 psi higher than whatever the switch on is. Originally it switched on at 90 and stopped at 120 but now I got it to turn on at 120 but it switches off at 150 psi. You think it'll be alright working in that pressure range?
Lmfao! So a $99 porter cable can hold 150 psi for years but a $200 Makita with thicker metal and a higher HP motor will explode at 150 psi? Haha oh man I actually chuckled at that one. Anyway an update for you guys I've used this compressor every day for the past couple months filling up to 150 psi and no problems at all.
oHerroPrease Bro any update on reliability using this compressor higher than the factory preset? I ordered one of these and just wanted to know in case I feel the need to do this. Where is the adjustment located?
I did the same thing as this guy, set my mac700 to fill up to 150 psi and it’s been running like that for the past year and a half. Absolutely no problems at all. Also in response to chin, you are really underestimating this compressor. It is not a “toy”. It’s build and quality is another universe from the red pancake compressor everyone has, it puts out more CFM’s, and it easily runs nail guns all day long.
